Indicated in affections of the mucous membrane, with ropy, tough, secretion (expectoration, nasal discharge, leucorrhoea, stools, etc.). In affections of the throat (diphtheria), stubborn and neglected nasal catarrh and ozaena, gastric and intestinal ulceration, coughs (membranous croup), pustular eruptions and ulcerations. Acts best upon persons of light complexion, of indolent disposition, with history of syphilis of scrofulosis. Has been used in nephritis.
Homeopathic Medicine :: Ferrum Metallicum – Metallic Iron.
Indicated in weak, anaemic, chlorotic persons, especially women, who are pale, flush easily from moderate excitement and from slight pain, the face assuming a bright red color. In congestive headaches; diarrhoea of undigested food, especially chronic cases; in teething children, consumption. Menstrual derangements in women who suffer from pain in the vagina during sexual intercourse. Coughs (consumption?); rheumatism, especially of shoulder and in the back.